EGGER OS FLOOR LIGHTWEIGHT, EASY TO HANDLE, PROVEN PERFORMANCE FORMALDEHYDE FREE GLUE.

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1 EGGER OS FLOOR LIGHTWEIGHT, EASY TO HANDLE, PROVEN PERFORMANCE E0 FORMALDEHYDE FREE GLUE

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS page EGGER OS Floor Technical properties EGGER delivery programm User manual for EGGER OS Floor Standards & Certifications System solutions for timber construction About EGGER

3 EGGER OS FLOOR WHAT IS EGGER OS FLOOR? EGGER OS Floor is a high quality proven performer, moisture resistant, innovative and environmentally sustainable, structural panel designed and manufactured specifically for construction applications. EGGER OS Floor was developed from EGGER OSB 4 TOP flooring panels for world wide use and provides more than 15 years experience in construction with Oriented Strand Board (OSB). EGGER OS Floor H2 is a termite treated OS Floor panel to H2 level complementing your fully termite treated framing package. For use North and South of the Tropic of Capricorn. BENEFITS OF EGGER OS FLOOR Environmentally friendly Formaldehyde free bonding for ultra low emission < 0,06 mg/l F**** JAS, E0 Supports a healthy indoor climate Certified OSB mill according to PEFC scheme and European Timber Regulation (EUTR) Fast and easy handling Marked nail grid on the top face for a fast and easy installation Major axis marked on the surface Edge sealed asymmetric T&G profile Superior product properties Performance is greater than required for strength and stiffness properties on major axis Dimensionally stable product due to OSB technology and panel composition Edge swelling protection through vacuum wax sealing Certified by UTS and Law Sue Davison Ltd N.Z. Fit for purpose according to AS/NZS Continuous third party testing through independent notified body in EU (e.g. WKI) Hard wearing exposure tested by SCION New Zealand Health and Safety Lightweight board Proven slip resistance of OSB according German slip resistance R11 Easy to handle QUALITY MADE IN GERMANY 03

4 EGGER OS FLOOR Performance you can rely on MADE IN GERMANY EGGER OS Floor is a three-layered, flat-pressed EGGER OSB panel of oriented strands. The panel is made of peeled round softwood from sustainable managed forests. Separate strand processing for the core and surface layers, special strand geometry and a high level of orientation of the surface strands in the direction of the wood fibre optimizes EGGER OS Floor s structural performance and physical appearance. EGGER OS Floor is a 100 % formaldehyde free resin bonded wood-based panel providing strength and durability in humid conditions (class 1) and ultra low emission for best indoor applications. Accredited independent Testing Laboratory WKI Braunschweig, Germany, undertakes third party auditing of factory production control according to EN 300 OSB in conjunction with EN 13986:2004- Wood based panels for use in construction and German Approval DIBt Z Major use axis MADE WITH EXPERIENCE The EGGER OS Floor -production in Wismar (Germany) is one of the most modern European plants. EGGER permanently invests in staff education and state of the art technology. Asphalted logyard OSB line ring knife flaker OSB mat forming OSB Conti-Press OSB Star cooler Quality control physical testing Quality control visual grading Indoor storage 04

5 TECHNICAL PROPERTIES Properties Test method Unit Major axis (0, II) Minor axis (90, ) T Class 1 AS/NZS Formaldehyde emission JAS dessicator mg/l <0.06 E1 1.5 Modulus of rupture (MOR) EN 310 / AS/NZS 4669 MPa Modulus of elasticity (MOE) EN 310 / AS/NZS 4669 MPa h swelling ratio SCION test report Internal bond (IB) Manufacturers mean EN 317 / AS/NZS 4669 % 8 8 EN 319 / AS/NZS 4669 MPa Thermal conductivity λ R DIN W/mK 0.13 n.a Reaction to fire AS 3837 / EN Class 3 / D fl n.a Dimensional change at 1% increase of moisture content EN 318 %/% n.a DELIVERY PROGRAM EGGER OS Floor Thickness [mm] Length x Width [mm] Weight per panel [kg] Edge Surface Edge treatment Covered area [m²] approx. 27,2 T&G unsanded gray wax sealer approx. 15,2 T&G unsanded gray wax sealer approx. 28,3 T&G unsanded gray wax sealer 2.17 EGGER OS Floor H2 Termite Treated Thickness [mm] Length x Width [mm] Weight per panel [kg] Edge Surface Edge treatment Covered area [m²] approx. 27,2 T&G unsanded gray wax sealer approx. 15,2 T&G unsanded gray wax sealer approx. 28,3 T&G unsanded gray wax sealer

6 USER MANUAL FOR EGGER OS Floor STANDARDS & CERTIFICATION EGGER OS Floor was successfully evaluated by access UTS Sydney, Prof. Keith Crews for use as structural flooring based on testing by SCION (NZ) in 2012 and 2013, WKI Braunschweig (DE) and DTI Taastrup (DK) in the framework of the German approval Z : Analysis of the test data indicates that the OSB flooring product as tested, meets strength & stiffness requirements specified in Table 3 of AS/NZS for Class 1 Particleboard, provided it is installed parallel to grain across the supporting floor joists. The strength perpendicular to grain meets the requirements for Class 2 Particleboard. However, the perpendicular to grain stiffness is below the threshold value of 2650 MPa." Therefore EGGER OS Floor has to be installed as follows to meet the requirements of the Building Code of Australia: 1. EGGER OS Floor must be laid with the major (parallel to grain) axis across the supporting floor joists 2. The major axis direction must be clearly marked on each EGGER OS Floor panel surface, with the text use only in major axis 3. Laying floor panels with the perpendicular minor axis along the joists is not permitted. 4. Nail fixings and screw fixings shall be in accordance with AS/NZS , Tables 1 & 2 respectively. 5. All installation details shall comply with the requirements of AS/NZS Egger Holzwerkstoffe Wismar GmbH Am Haffield WISMAR GERMANY Dr Keith Crews Professor of Structural Engineering Centre for Built Infrastructure Research November 8 th 2013 Timber Treatment Plant Registration Authority CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF PRESERVATIVE TREATMENT & ALLOCATED BRAND.Registered Brand Number: H2 April 1 st 2014 SUBJECT: 21mm EGGER Structural Sheet Flooring Panels Manufactured as EGGER OSB 4 TOP by EGGER branded EGGER OS Floor Holzwerkstoffe Wismar GmbH & Co. KG Certificate of Structural Adequacy SUBJECT: 18mm EGGER Structural Sheet Flooring Panels Manufactured as EUROSTRAND OSB4 TOP by EGGER Holzwerkstoffe Wismar GmbH & Co. KG Certificate of Structural Adequacy Company: EGGER HOLZWERTKSTOFFE WISMAR GmbH & CO. KG Am Haffeld 1 Of: City: WISMAR State: Postcode: Country: GERMANY Phone: Fax: brett.wilkinson@egger.com The design methodology presented in this product specification has been prepared in accordance with widely recognised engineering principles. In verifying and certifying performance characteristics for EGGER OSB4 TOP flooring panels, I have undertaken an independent analysis of I have undertaken an independent analysis of data obtained from testing undertaken by SCION (NZ) and over 2 years of production sampling data obtained from testing undertaken in accordance with EN 310, interpreted for application with AS/NZS I have also reviewed test reports of EGGER OSB product undertaken by DTI Taastrup (DK) and WKI Braunschweig (D) during 2000 and 2003 in accordance with EN 310, the bending tests of which are comparable to AS/NZS In particular, the design methodology and criteria for applications using the flooring panels are based upon use of the following documents: 1. AS SAA National Timber Framing Code 2. AS SAA Timber Structures Code Part 1 Design Methods 3. AS/NZS Particle Board Flooring: Specifications (incl. Amendments 1 & 2) 4. AS/NZS Particle Board Flooring: Installation (incl. Amendment 1) Analysis of the test data indicates that the OSB flooring product as tested, meets strength & stiffness requirements specified in Table 3 of AS/NZS for Class 1 Particleboard, provided it is installed parallel to grain across the supporting floor joists. The spacing of the floor joists is not to exceed 600mm c/c. The strength perpendicular to grain meets the requirements for Class 2 Particleboard. However, the perpendicular to grain stiffness is below the threshold value of 2650 MPa. Therefore, the following restrictions apply in order for EGGER OSB4 TOP flooring panels to comply with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia: 1) Flooring panels must laid with the major (parallel to grain) axis cross wise over the supporting floor joists, at a maximum centre to centre spacing of 600mm. 2) The major axis direction must be clearly marked on each panel surface, with the text use only in major axis 3) Laying floor panels with the perpendicular minor axis crosswise to joists is not permitted 4) Nail fixings and screw fixings shall be in accordance with AS/NZS1680.2, Tables 1 & 2 respectively. All other installation details shall comply with the requirements of this standard. It is also noted that an accredited independent Testing Laboratory ("Notified Body") undertakes Third Party Auditing of factory production control of OSB according to EN 300:1997 in conjunction with the building product guideline EN 13986:2004. The mean density of the OSB product is > 600 kg/m³ at a tolerance of +/- 10% (evaluation acc. EN 323:1993) and a moisture content of less than 12% in accordance with EN 300:1997. The design methodology presented in this product specification has been prepared in accordance with widely recognised engineering principles. In verifying and certifying performance characteristics for EUROSTRAND OSB4 TOP flooring panels, I have undertaken an independent analysis of data obtained from testing undertaken in the SCION testing facilities, Rotorua, New Zealand, in accordance with AS/NZS I have also reviewed test reports of Eurostrand OSB product undertaken by DTI Taastrup (DK) and WKI Braunschweig (D) during 2000 and 2003 in accordance with EN 310, the bending tests of which are comparable to AS/NZS In particular, the design methodology and criteria for applications using the flooring panels are based upon use of the following documents: 1. AS SAA National Timber Framing Code 2. AS SAA Timber Structures Code Part 1 Design Methods 3. AS/NZS Particle Board Flooring: Specifications (incl. Amendments 1 & 2) 4. AS/NZS Particle Board Flooring: Installation (incl. Amendment 1) Analysis of the test data indicates that the OSB flooring product as tested, meets strength & stiffness requirements specified in Table 3 of AS/NZS for Class 1 Particleboard, provided it is installed parallel to grain across the supporting floor joists. The strength perpendicular to grain meets the requirements for Class 2 Particleboard. However, the perpendicular to grain stiffness is below the threshold value of 2650 MPa. Therefore, the following restrictions apply in order for EUROSTRAND OSB4 TOP flooring panels to comply with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia: 1) Flooring panels must laid with the major (parallel to grain) axis cross wise over the supporting floor joists 2) The major axis direction must be clearly marked on each panel surface, with the text use only in major axis 3) Laying floor panels with the perpendicular minor axis crosswise to joists is not permitted 4) Nail fixings and screw fixings shall be in accordance with AS/NZS1680.2, Tables 1 & 2 respectively. All other installation details shall comply with the requirements of this standard. It is also noted that an accredited independent Testing Laboratory ("Notified Body") undertakes Third Party Auditing of factory production control of OSB according to EN 300:1997 in conjunction with the building product guideline EN 13986:2004. The mean density of the OSB product is > 600 kg/m³ at a tolerance of +/- 10% (evaluation acc. EN 323:1993) and a moisture content of less than 12% in accordance with EN 300:1997. The preservative treatment, particulars of which are set out in Schedule 1, and the brand in respect of that preservative treatment specified in Schedule 2 are registered for use (subject to the conditions, if any, under) by the above. Condition 1. This registration of treatment and brand shall have effect from: July 01, 2013 and shall, subject to the provisions hereof, remain in force until: June 30, The registered brand shall be applied to each piece of timber treated in accordance with this registration. 3. The registered brand shall only be used to brand timber treated by means of the registered preservative in accordance with the requirements of Australian Standard AS SCHEDULE 1 Location of Plant: Wismar, Germany Timber species approved for treatment: Pinus / Hardwood Form of timber: Oriented Strand Board Size of timber: Various Preservative to be used: Permethrin Minimum retention and penetration of preservatives Additional Notes: Treatment must comply with the appropriate Australian/New Zealand Standard 1604 Series Method of Treatment: Glue Line Treatment Hazards: Insects / Decay Treatment Level: H2 Additional Requirements: At the point of sale, the brand must be readable, the numerals must be a minimum of 4mm high and enclosed with a border. No other information shall be within this border. SCHEDULE 2 Method of application of Registered Brand H2 to timber: Burn brand/bipa label system/ink stamp (on dressed surface) Renewal Fee: $ AUD Keith I Crews BE(hons) MEng(res) PhD MIABSE FIAgrE FIEAust CPEng, NPER 3 (No: ), RPEQ (No: 9659) Professor & Consultant Keith I Crews BE(hons) MEng(res) PhD MIABSE FIAgrE FIEAust CPEng, NPER 3 (No: ), RPEQ (No: 9659) Professor & Consultant Issue Date: 7 May 2014 Receipt No: 13/154 Signature: for Registrar, Timber Treatment Plant Registration Authority accessuts Pty Limited PO Box 123 Broadway NSW 2007 Australia Tel Fax ABN accessuts is a controlled entity of the University of Technology, Sydney accessuts Pty Limited PO Box 123 Broadway NSW 2007 Australia Tel Fax ABN accessuts is a controlled entity of the University of Technology, Sydney All certificates can be downloaded from the EGGER homepage EGGER OS Floor 18 mm to span 450 mm and 21 mm to 600 mm span. As floor loads will depend on use and the nature of occupancy, refer AS/NZS EGGER OS Floor shall be installed in accordance with government building regulations and AS/NZS EGGER OS Floor may be used for residential and light commercial or industrial purposes, in accordance with the standards AS 1684, Wood products Framing Code or NZS 3604 Timber-framed buildings. In commercial or other applications involving increased floor loads, reference should be made to AS/NZS , Dead and Live Loads and Load combinations. 06

7 CONSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS SUB-FLOOR CONSTRUCTION EGGER OS Floor may be used over wood products or metal floor framing systems. For best results with wood product frames, deep floor joists (150 mm or more) such as those used in upper storey construction, should be seasoned and gauged. Floor joists shall be securely fixed to bearers. Top edges of the joists must be correctly aligned to provide a flat level surface. The supporting frame shall comply with AS , SAA Wood products Structures Code, NZS 3604, Timber-framed buildings, or be certified by a professional engineer, as required by the building authority. WEATHERING DURING INSTALLATION Whenever possible, exposure to the elements should be limited by suitable measures and should be covered as soon as possible. EGGER OS Floor will withstand up to 3 months outdoor exposure without effecting the structural performance. EGGER OS Floor properties may be affected by moisture saturation and/or exposure to sub-zero temperatures. During the exposed period, do not allow water to pond on the surface. Remove water by sweeping and drilling small holes (Ø 6 mm) adjacent to plate lines approx. all 600 mm. Do not directly cover panels with sheeting or apply liquid sealers to avoid moisture trapping. SUB-Floor VENTILATION EGGER OS Floor and sub-floor framing members should not be subjected to prolonged dampness increasing the moisture content greater 18 percent EMC (Equilibrium Moisture Content) or 21 percent EMC for EGGER OS Floor H2. Ventilators to external and internal sub-floorwalls shall be evenly spaced and allow a clear cross-flow of air beneath the floor. Special attention should be given to corners and sub-floor spaces with occasionally higher dampness. The underside of the flooring facing the ground should not be coated with sealant. Ventilation to sub-floor should always comply with regulatory requirements. Free space between ground level and floor shall be minimum 400 mm. PE plastic sheet 0.2 mm (minimum) ground cover is recommended to retard the rise of moisture vapour. Fixing by a layer of gravel is recommended. The BCA and AS : Termite Management; stipulates that for construction where termite inspection is required, a minimum 400 mm height from ground surface is required. On sloping sites, 400 mm clearance may be reduced to 150 mm within 2 metres of external walls. Facade Airvent EGGER OS'Floor 400 mm min. 500 mm min. above ground 07

8 INSTALLATION GUIDE Recommended span: 18 mm panel thickness: max. 450 mm for point loads in domestic and some residential building. 21 mm panel thickness: max. 600 mm for point loads in domestic and some residential building. EGGER OS Floor tongue & groove can be used in platform and fitted floor constructions. Panel thickness shall be chosen according to centrecentre-distance of the laid joists. Marked Major use axis shall be laid always across the floor joist. Platform construction The sheet surface carrying span information and nail grid is placed face up. Panels shall be laid with stacked end joints (brickwork pattern) no cross-joins are permitted. The individual sheet lengths should cover at least two floor joist spacings. If single span cut-in-panels are required, a trimmer (min. 70 x 35 mm) must be fixed between the joists to support the middle of the panel. Construction grade adhesive is applied to the upper surface of joist members prior to sheet placement (see Adhesive Application (see Use of Adhesive). Fitted floor installation 10 mm gap PLATFORM CONSTRUCTION FITTED FLOOR INSTALLATION 10 mm gap Trimmer EGGER OS Floor is particularly suited to platform construction. EGGER OS Floor sheets edges are aligned with the outside external wall frames at the building perimeter. Wall components are installed over the EGGER OS Floor flooring or fixed through the sheets to the joists. EGGER OS Floor allows elimination of fixing of trimmers except at square edged joints. Square edges joints within a room must be supported on joists or trimmers. EGGER OS Floor is layed as fitting floor up to installed wall frames laying the marked Use axis rectangular to the floor joist with each edge supported on joist or trimmer. Minimum 10 mm expansion gap shall be provided between flooring edges and wall frames. Skirtings fastened to the wall frame must allow ventilation of the floor space. 08

9 Nail grid marking Marked nail grid on the top face of the panels allows fast fixing along the floor joist. Nailing distance from the panel edge should be 12 mm. 18 mm thickness 21 mm thickness 450 mm 450 mm 450 mm 600 mm 600 mm 12 mm 12 mm 150 mm 905 mm 300 mm 45 mm 45 mm 45 mm 45 mm 45 mm 09

10 FASTENERS AND FASTENER SPACING Select an appropriate fastener from the table or refer to AS , table 1 or NZS 3604, table 7.5. The fastener type, length and gauge is based on the flooring thickness, joist material and available fastening equipment. Use fasteners in conjunction with adhesive. At sheet perimeter spacing of fasteners is 150 mm centers. In the field space at 300 mm centers. Keep fasteners at least 10 mm from square edges and at least 20 mm from T&G edges. Fastening method Joist material Fastener type Manual nailing Hardwood or cypress pine Bullet, jolt or flat head nails EGGER OS Floor thickness 18 mm Minimum fastener size AU: 50 mm 2.8 mm NZ: 60 mm 2.8 mm 21 mm 65 mm 3.75 mm Softwoods As above 18 mm, 21 mm 65 mm 2.8 mm Pneumatic nailing All timbers T or finishing head nails 18 mm, 21 mm All timbers Countersunk head, self drilling screws AU:50 mm 2.5 mm NZ: 65 mm 2.8 mm (recomm.) 18 mm, 21 mm N mm Screw fixing Steel (1.2mm minimum) Countersunk, self embedding head, self drilling screws preferably with self breaking cutter nib 18 mm, 21 mm N0. 9 or mm Sheet size [mm] Edge profile Covered area [m²] Joists at (mm) centres Number of fasteners per sheet Number of fasteners per 100 m² T&G T&G T&G USE OF ADHESIVE Construction grade adhesives should be used with nail or screw fixings. Surfaces which are to be bonded must be clean and dry. Positioning of the panels must be done according to the curing time given by the adhesive manufacturer. Nail or screw flooring to joists within 15 minutes of positioning sheets. Remove excess adhesive from sheets. Gluing of square edge joint Tongue and groove gluing 10

11 SURFACE FINISH EGGER OS Floor should be prepared depending on the type of covering or finish and the effects of weather exposure on the floor. Preparatory work should only be undertaken when the building is closed and weather tight. maximum 60 grit paper, may be required on floors, which have been exposed to severe wetting. Avoid excessive sanding and limit to a 1.0 mm maximum cut over general floor areas, 1.5 mm maximum cut over supported sheet joints. EGGER OS Floor which has been wet during construction, must be allowed to dry. EGGER OS Floor must be checked before being fixed tightly to flooring joists. Prior to sanding (if required), fasteners shall be driven 2mm below the floor surface to facilitate sanding and minimize nail popping in the event of subfloor shrinkage. For general purpose sanding use 80 grit. Heavier sanding, with HANDLING AND STORAGE Correct storage and protective measures during transport are essential for problem-free handling. The following simple principles should be taken into account: Anlage:100% EGGER OS Floor panels should be stored in a dry area flat on bearers. The span width should be no greater than 700 mm and the bearers should all be the same height. If several pallets are stacked on top of each other then the bearers should be aligned. When stored outside provide clear space from the ground and use waterproof covers on wooden battens providing air circulation around the flooring product. In the case of transport by forklift the bearer chosen must be sufficiently high to prevent damage. Before using the boards, a 48-hour conditioning period is recommended to allow the wood to acclimatise to local humidity. Anlage:100% EGGER OS Floor should be fine sanded with 100 grit closed coat paper for clear and tinted paint finishing. After sanding, vacuum cleaning is required. The sanded surface must be dry, clean and free of any surface contamination, i.e. paint, oil, etc Datum: KorrekturversionDatum: Anlage:100% - 3. Korrekturversion Schwarz schwarz 2400 Datum: KorrekturversionDatum: Anlage:100% - 3. Korrekturversion Schwarz schwarz Stichwort: Verpackung für OSB Floor Stichwort: TM Verpackung für OSB Floor TM Klischee Nr.: 71684_1_A Klischee Nr.: 71684_1_A Innenma : 0 x 0 x 0 mm Innenma : Schwarz 0 x x 0 mm schwarz CAD: 1664x2400 CAD: 1664x2400 Zeichnungs Nr.:... Zeichnungs Nr.:... Rasterweite: 13 Rasterweite: 13 * / # * / # Stichwort: Verpackung für OSB Floor Stichwort: TM Verpackung für OSB Floor TM Klischee Nr.: 71684_1_A Klischee Nr.: 71684_1_A Innenma : 0 x 0 x 0 mm Innenma : Schwarz 0 x x 0 mm schwarz CAD: 1664x2400 CAD: 1664x2400 Zeichnungs Nr.:... Zeichnungs Nr.:... Rasterweite: 13 Rasterweite: 13 * / # * / #

12 EGGER OS Brace high quality and environmentally sustainable structural bracing EGGER OSB low emission in indoor applications EGGER OSB H2 Blue used in SIP-panels EGGER SYSTEM SOLUTION FOR TIMBER CONSTRUCTION Architects, Builders and Home owners appreciate the beauty, flexibility and advantages of using wood as a building material. Engineered wood products and system solutions made by EGGER fulfill these expectations. EGGER OS BRACE AND EGGER OS BRACE H2 BLUE THE ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY 6 MM BRACING PANEL Since 2005 EGGER OS Brace (6 mm )is a well-established innovative and environmentally sustainable, structural bracing panel designed and manufactured specifically for the Australian building and construction industry. Strong and durable, engineered wood bracing panel with consistent structural properties Clean fresh wood appearance without knots and holes Engineered and tested EGGER OS Brace system complying with the performance requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC ) incorporating the Building Code of Australia (BCA) Available with H2 termite treatment: H2 Blue treatment is effective against termite species in Australia both North and South of the Tropic of Capricorn Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) acc. to ISO available For further information on EGGER OS'Brace please check EGGER TIMBER MGP GRADED Excellent technical parameters that is what EGGER timber stands for. The foundation to this is laid by the European whitewood (Picea abies) and European redwood (Pinus sylvestris) from sustainable managed domestic and PEFC certified forests. Regular strict audits by an independent third party (e. g. HFA Holzforschung Austria) make EGGER timber a premium quality product. Available as studs and dimensions MGP 10/12 graded according to AS 1748 Visual graded F5/F8 accoding to AS/ NZS 2858 for all sizes Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) acc. to ISO available For further information on EGGER timber please check 12

13 EGGER THE EUROPEAN OSB PLANTS The EGGER group is a 100 % family-owned business. Since its inception in 1961 in St. Johann i.t., Austria, EGGER has become a leading manufacturer of wood-based products in Europe. Today, EGGER has 17 plants in 7 European countries, about 7,200 employees, sales offices in all major industrial nations and a global sales and distribution network serving over 85 countries worldwide. Wismar (Germany) and Rădăuţi (Romania) are Europe s most modern production sites for EGGER OSB, OS Brace and OS'Floor. Wismar has direct access to the Baltic port. Both plants are linked with perfect logistic access to rail and truck and are surrounded by sustainably managed forests. Wismar (DE) Rădăuţi (RO) PRODUCTION SITES SALES OFFICES MELBOURNE AU 13

14 ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY WE ORIENTATE OURSELVES TOWARDS THE FUNDAMENTAL IDEA OF SUSTAINABILITY BECAUSE WE KNOW THAT OUR ACTIONS TODAY DETERMINE THE QUALITY OF OUR FUTURE LIVING ENVIRONMENT. AS A CONSEQUENCE WE GAVE IN OUR MISSION STATEMENT THE HIGHEST PRIORITY TO THE SUSTAINABLE USAGE OF RAW MATERIALS. Therefore we depend upon fully integrated plants where we substantially utilise wood. This principle is used in the timber production as well as in the production of chipboards, MDF-boards, wood-based products in general and laminate Floorings. Residual wood and recycled timber which cannot be used in the production are burned in our own biomass power plant and transformed into energy for the production process. In this way we utilise the re-usable material in an optimal climate-friendly manner. In our ecological cycle we have given consideration to all processes and to our philosophy. An essential contribution to a healthy and complete living environment is the reduction of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Wood products which we use do have a clear advantage regarding climate change: they are carbon dioxide neutral, because through the process of photosynthesis, carbon dioxide is bound in the wood. By the substantial and thermal utilisation of wood, we are contributing to the reduction of the climate-damaging greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT PRODUCT DECLARATION according UMWELT-PRODUKTDEKLARATION ENVIRONMENTAL according to ISO to ISO and PRODUCT EN and EN DECLARATION nach according ISO to to ISO to ISO ISO und EN and and EN and EN EN Declaration Declaration owner owner Fritz EGGER Fritz EGGER GmbH GmbH & Co OG & Co Wood OG Materials Wood Materials Deklarationsinhaber Declaration owner Fritz Fritz Fritz EGGER GmbH & Co & & Co OG Co OG OG Wood Holzwerkstoffe Materials Publisher Publisher Institut Institut Bauen Bauen und Umwelt und Umwelt e.v. (IBU) e.v. (IBU) Herausgeber Publisher Institut Bauen und und und Umwelt e.v. (IBU) e.v. e.v. (IBU) (IBU) Program Program owner owner Institut Institut Bauen Bauen und Umwelt und Umwelt e.v. (IBU) e.v. (IBU) Programmhalter owner Institut Bauen und und und Umwelt e.v. (IBU) e.v. e.v. (IBU) (IBU) Declaration Declaration number number EPD-EHW EN Deklarationsnummer Declaration number EPD-EHW D EPD-EHW EN Date of Date issue of issue July 10, July , 2013 Date Ausstellungsdatum Date Date of of issue of issue July July July 10, 10, 10, 2013 Validity Validity July 09, July , 2014 Gültigkeit Validity July July July 09, 09, 09, 2014 EUROSTRAND EUROSTRAND OSB EUROSTRAND OSB EUROSTRAND OSB JAS OSB EGGER JAS EGGER OS Brace OS Brace EUROSTRAND OSB OSB OSB EUROSTRAND OSB OSB OSB JAS JAS JAS JAS EGGER EGGER OS Brace Fritz EGGER Fritz EGGER GmbH GmbH & Co OG & Co Wood OG Wood Materials Materials OS Brace Fritz Fritz Fritz EGGER GmbH & Co & Co & OG Co Co.OG Wood Holzwerkstoffe Materials

15 From the tree to the product a closed cycle The closed life cycle of wood-based products is in the centre of our activities. In our mission statement we have defined the sustainable use of raw materials the highest priority.from the initial stages of obtaining the raw material through to the utilisation of our energy efficient processing methods and energy generation to the transportation of the finished goods, we always take the well being of the people and environment into consideration. Wood residues and recycled wood that cannot be used in production is utilised as thermal fuel in our biomass power plants. Through this, EGGER makes more from wood and substantiates this by Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) according to ISO for the whole product range of woodbased panels including OSB. From the tree to the product the ecology lifecycle illustrates all processes. What are environmental product declarations (EPD s)? EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations) encompass all the environmental information about a product in one document. Completeness and accuracy is verified and confirmed through an independent expert committee. The EPDs contain a comprehensive description of the product and the manufacturing process, the ecological balance sheet, as well as certifications that are necessary for the application of the product. Ecological balance sheets describe the environmental influences of products in the form of performance figures. These form the basis of the sustainability evaluation of buildings over their total lifecycle, from the manufacture of the product, through its application and up to its waste disposal. A full version of the EPD is available at 15

16 EGGER Holzwerkstoffe Wismar GmbH & Co. KG Am Haffeld Wismar Germany T F info-wis@egger.com EGGER Sägewerk Brilon GmbH Im Kissen Brilon Germany T F info-esb@egger.com SC EGGER România SRL Str. Austriei 2 PO Box Rădăuţi, jud. Suceava Romania T F info-rau@egger.com EGGER AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD PO Box 697 Carlton South 3053 Victoria Australia australia@egger.com EN_ OS Floor_05/14 Subject to technical modifications and amendments. EGGER reserve the right to withdraw or amend the information at any time. available from: